Hollister July 4th Biker Rally security cost concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – This Fourth of July, the streets of Hollister will be buzzing with more than just fireworks. The city of Hollister,…
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Recall Effort Targets San Benito County Supervisors
Ahead of Monday’s San Benito County Supervisor’s meeting, 2 supervisors were provided notices of intention seeking their recall, just 6 months into…
Continue Reading San Benito County continues to discuss budgetary concerns
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Budget discussions are continuing in San Benito County. The Board of Supervisors is going over the latest…
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Proposed livestock regulations in San Benito County spark community concern
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – Tensions are rising in San Benito County as local officials consider sweeping new livestock regulations that…
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Department of Homeland Security release list of sanctuary jurisdictions, including Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Department of Homeland Security released a list on Thursday identifying sanctuary jurisdictions around the…
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CHP recovers eight stolen vehicles in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP says that they’ve conducted a search that resulted in confiscating several vehicles at a chop shop in…
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Bridging the digital divide, free internet access for migrant families in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) On Friday, South Valley Internet connected migrant communities in Hollister by providing free internet access. Since the age…
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Vehicle Pursuit Arrests in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department has arrested 2 suspects following a brief vehicle pursuit on Wednesday, May 28th. In addition to the 2 suspects being…
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San Benito County making strides to overcome budget deficit
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is taking steps to overcome a large deficit. When budget discussions began in April, the county…
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Construction forces ramp closures along Highway 101, 25 overnight starting Friday
SOUTH SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced ramps will be closed on Friday May 30 into the…
Continue Reading Suspicious Death Investigation in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department is asking for your help in their investigation into a suspicious death. Police say that 43 year old Juan Jose Meza…
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“Merced Kingpins” on the Central Coast involved in an “unlawful” food enterprise; DA’s office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Monterey County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that a scheme to sell and distribute…
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One person dead in fatal crash in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A man is dead after colliding with another vehicle along State Route 25 near Shore Road. According to the…
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Hollister City Manager met with a “vote of no confidence” by Fire Fighters Association
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Hollister Fire Fighters Association sent a letter to City Manager David Mirrione Tuesday that denied confidence in…
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CHP: At least one dead after crash east of Hollister Airport
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash east of the Hollister Airport. Dispatchers confirm to KION…
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San Benito River Cleanup Progress in Hollister
Hollister police announced that their 3 day clean up efforts in the Hollister city portion of the San Benito River has been completed. Police working…
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Off Grid Farming at Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm
The only farm bakery and brewery to run entirely on solar power in California is right here on the central coast. Hollister’s Suncoast Organic Farm…
Continue Reading San Benito County Supervisors gather for special budget meeting as financial woes loom
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – The state of San Benito County’s finances raised more questions than answers. The county is now trying to find…
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Governor Newsom wants California cities and counties to “address homeless encampments” immediately “with urgency and dignity”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Newsom on Monday released a “model ordinance” for counties and cities to implement to address homeless…
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Fire season off to an early start in Monterey and San Benito County
AROMAS, Calif. (KION) – Cal Fire issued a burn suspension notice on May 8 for San Benito and Monterey Counties. If you see smoke in the air, do not…
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Fire Danger map shows most of San Benito County is at high risk, updates on county fire department
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) – Dry grass stretches across open fields near Nash Road, a reminder of the increasing fire danger across San Benito County.…
Continue Reading San Benito County approves chief position for new fire district creation
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – San Benito County is on the path to creating a new fire district, but it must find a fire chief first to move the…
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San Benito County working on homeless encampment cleanups
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) – The county has been allocated more than $200,000 to support clean-up efforts along the San Benito River. Hundreds…
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Hollister High’s ‘Hank’ makes it into the top four of western region high school mascot competition
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — What began as 64 high school mascots competing in The64.com National Mascot Tournament’s western division, has…
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Fire Protection District negotiations end in Hollister
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – Hollister’s City Council is moving on from negotiations with the city of San Juan Bautista and San Benito County over a…
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Hollister Police Searching for Stabbing Suspect
Hollister Police are asking for the community’s help in their search for a suspect connected to a stabbing. On April 25th, officers responded to a…
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Hollister set traffic meeting for San Benito Street roadway treatment
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) — The City of Hollister is hosting a virtual meeting on Thursday focused on traffic calming on San Benito Street. Hollister…
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Hollister PD investigating auto parts burglary
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – A Hollister business owner got an unpleasant surprise when a man broke into his auto store, stealing expensive equipment.…
Continue Reading Hollister Returns to Negotiations in Fire Services Contract
The city of Hollister is returning to the table after hearing counter offers from the city of San Juan Bautista and San Benito County at their…
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28 acres burnt after Panoche Fire in San Benito County
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — A fire broke out in the afternoon on Easter Sunday in eastern San Benito County, growing from 10 to nearly 29 acres…
Continue ReadingMonterey and San Benito County trying to meet Lead Me Home goal to reduce homelessness by 50%
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – Earlier today, local leaders from San Benito and Monterey County discussed ways to reduce homelessness. A plan called Lead…
Continue Reading San Benito County, San Juan Bautista meet for fire protection services
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a new recommendation in the ongoing fire services debate. San…
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Hollister begins West Gateway Roundabout project this month
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — The City of Hollister is beginning the first steps in its West Gateway Roundabout project this month. The project is…
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CHP: Woman killed in fiery crash along Shore Road in San Benito County
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV): The CHP confirms officers are investigating a deadly crash along Shore Road near the San Benito/Santa Clara…
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Hazel Hawkins Not Appealing Bankruptcy Case
The San Benito Health District voted to not appeal Hazel Hawkins memorial hospital’s chapter 9 bankruptcy case in a special meeting on Tuesday, April…
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Rabies incident involving dead skunk reported in Aromas
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — A dead skunk with rabies was discovered in a home in Aromas. According to San Benito County Health and Human…
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Firefighters, inspector complete CAL FIRE BEU Rehire Academy
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Fire season is on the way with firefighters ready to battle flames after finishing Rehire Academy. 22 firefighters…
Continue Reading New proposed terms being reviewed for fire protection services in San Benito County
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister City Council will overlook a new proposal for fire protection services for San Benito County. The Fire…
Continue Reading Hollister Independence Rally returns this July in a two-day event
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) — Hollister is ready to welcome back its annual Independence Bike Rally after an eight-year hiatus. This July 4th &…
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San Benito River homeless encampment set to be cleared by end of April
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) — Encampments along the San Benito, set to be cleared in just a few weeks. City and county officials there say they are a…
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San Benito County launches first-ever mobile crisis response team
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County launched a new community mobile crisis response program to offer immediate mental health…
Continue Reading San Benito County residents may be reimbursed for winter storm damage
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County residents affected by the 2023-2024 severe winter Storms can seek possible financial…
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‘One Battle After Another’ trailer showcases San Juan Bautista
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, Calif. (KION-TV): The countdown starts now for Leonardo DiCaprio to be shooting scenes on the streets of San Juan Bautista for his…
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San Benito Sheriff’s concludes escaped inmate investigations
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — San Benito County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on an escaped inmate last year after two investigations…
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San Benito County to discuss forming a county owned fire district after Hollister rejected fire deal
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) – The clock is ticking for San Benito County and the city of Hollister to agree on handling fire services. The board says…
Continue Reading Hollister City Council hold special meeting to discuss fire protection services agreement
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION-TV) – On Friday night, the City of Hollister continued discussions surrounding the future of fire protection services in the…
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Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital notified of potential nationwide terror threat targeting hospitals
HOLLISTER, Calif (KION-TV) – On Thursday, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was notified about a potential terror threat targeting mid-sized U.S.…
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Tensions run high over fire service at San Benito County special meeting
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Updated: 1:20 p.m. Heated disruptions and tensions between supervisors ran high as the San Benito County Board…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Lily!
The Animal Friends Rescue Project invites you to meet and maybe adopt a special pup named Lily! Lily is 2-years-old and came to AFRP after Hitchcock…
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Pet of the Week: Meet Kevin!
Our Neighborhood Pet Project introduces Kevin! Kevin is one of two brothers rescued in north Salinas after a good samaritan saw the young litter…
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